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Serious accident on S255: Aue-Hartenstein motorway slip road closed!
Serious accident on the S255 near Aue: Five injured after a head-on collision between Skoda and Mitsubishi. Fire brigade in action.
Serious accident on S255: Aue-Hartenstein motorway slip road closed!
Once again, a serious accident on the motorway feeder road between Aue in the Erzgebirge and Hartenstein in the Zwickau district caused a stir. On Sunday afternoon at around 3:45 p.m., rescue workers were called to a serious crash that occurred shortly after the “Zurhohe Warte” exit. There have been repeated serious traffic accidents on the S255 in the past, which brings traffic safety on this route into focus.
According to initial reports, a Skoda driver lost control of his vehicle for reasons that are still unclear and drove into oncoming traffic. The Skoda collided head-on with a Mitsubishi. The force of the impact was so strong that the driver of the Mitsubishi had to be freed by firefighters using special hydraulic equipment.
The course of the accident and injuries
In total, five people suffered injuries of varying degrees. They were immediately transported to nearby hospitals, although the exact severity of their injuries has not yet been released. The police immediately began investigating the exact nature of the accident in order to further clarify the causes and how the crash occurred. Information about the property damage caused is currently not available.
The S255 was completely closed while the accident was being investigated. According to police, it could be several hours before the road is reopened. Motorists who are familiar with the area are urged to take alternative routes to avoid the affected area and avoid further congestion.
This incident once again casts a shadow over safety on this busy route. The recurring accidents represent a serious problem that could possibly be reduced through targeted road safety measures. Such initiatives could help to reduce the dangers for all road users and sustainably improve safety on the S255.
The background to these events continues to be investigated and it remains to be seen whether this accident will trigger renewed public discussions about road safety in the region. as reported by www.tag24.de.